Jazz at Lincoln Center has announced the winning high-school jazz programs in its Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band Competition and Festival, held last week … Read More “Jazz at Lincoln Center Announces 2022 Essentially Ellington Competition Winners” The post Jazz at Lincoln Center Announces 2022 Essentially Ellington Competition Winners appeared first on JazzTimes.
Back when the Mamas and the Papas and the Beach Boys were spreading sunshine all over the Hot 100, Brasil ’66 was selling a breezy … Read More “Lani Hall: Seasons of Love (Herb Alpert Presents)” The post Lani Hall: Seasons of Love (Herb Alpert Presents) appeared first on JazzTimes.
When you hear tenor saxophonist Mark Turner’s name in conversation, it seems to be frequently linked to the notions of mindfulness, precision, and fastidiousness. “That … Read More “Mark Turner: A Modern Saxophone Master” The post Mark Turner: A Modern Saxophone Master appeared first on JazzTimes.
First there was red. Then came blue. Finally it was white and Brian Culbertson’s three-phase odyssey that tells of the ups and downs of a long-time relationship was complete. Comprising ten choice tunes that have Culbertson front back and centre ‘The Trilogy, Part 3: White’ is out now with the first single being the sultry…
For the last decade, the Durham NC based Collective Groove Band has been giving invigorating spins to Jazz, R&B, Neo-Soul, Pop, classic Soul and Gospel music. With a new look and an ever-evolving sound, CGB is comprised of Kensby Blount, Cameron Morgan, Antwon Timmons and Kevin Crockett. This group of stage and studio professionals are…
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Grammy award winner and music icon Barry Manilow has announced a special six show arena tour – MANILOW: HITS 2022– taking place this August with special guest David Koz. Produced by Live Nation, the exclusive run kicks off on August 4th at TD Garden in Boston, MA stopping at Prudential Center in Newark, UBS Arena in Belmont Park, PPL…
The three-phase arc of a longtime relationship serves as the muse of R&B-jazz hitmaker Brian Culbertson’s trilogy of instrumental albums that he wrote, produced and performed with creative input from the 800-plus members of his Hang Club. On Friday (May 6), the third disc in the series, a collection of hopeful songs titled “The Trilogy, Part 3:…
Sometimes it takes a potentially life altering event to make you stop and re-evaluate what is truly important to you. In March 2021, guitarist, composer, and arranger CHRIS STANDRING found himself in the emergency room after experiencing chest pains. Although there was some history of heart disease in his immediate family, he never dreamed that…
Raheem DeVaughn, The Love King of R&B, is back with a new collection of solo songs and collaborations. From Lust Till Dawn is now available to stream and download. The collection includes the new single “If I Don’t” which was written by Raheem and Tim Kelley and produced by Tim Kelley. “I want to be known and have a…